Time Zone: Newton County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Decatur is the Seat for Newton County.
Newton County was founded in 1836 and was created by taking area from NeshobaCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Newton had a population of 22,568 people. This is an increase of 3.34% since the last Census (which gave a population of 21,838 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Newton represented 0.77% of the total population of Mississippi, making it the state's 43rd most populous county (out of 82 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 21,720 | -0.54% | -3.76% since 2009 |
2009 | 22,568 | +3.34% | +0.1% since 2008 |
2008 | 22,545 | +3.24% | |
2007 | 22,562 | +3.32% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 21,838 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Newton County Census Page for Newton County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Newton County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Newton County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Newton | 3,688 | 3,699 | 0.3% decrease |
Decatur | 1,932 | 1,426 | 35.48% increase |
Hickory | 512 | 499 | 2.61% increase |
Lake | 414 | 408 | 1.47% increase |
Chunky | 359 | 344 | 4.36% increase |
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